wedding reception

We have another thing to figure out for this here wedding that we’re having in TWENTY THREE DAYS.

That’s not many days, friends. insert confetti emoji here

It’s about the reception. Right now, our schedule is as follows:

5pm cocktails, 5:30 ceremony, 6 – 9 reception. They’re all in the same place so there won’t be any walking/transport time, and the ceremony will be about 20 minutes long – less if our officiant talks quickly.

So, besides a very slight lag, if folks get there at 5 we’re looking at 4 hours of an open bar.

And now people are telling us that they HATED SO MUCH OMG when their receptions were over and that we should totally go until 10pm so that we don’t HATE IT SO MUCH OMG.

So you know I need to know what you think! This is just like those coasters. I have too much time left (not really, but you know), and I’m rethinking decisions that were JUST FINE a few months ago.

So, you know I need your help. Whatcha think? Extend? Leave as is? Wait until the day of and make a game-time decision? If cost WEREN’T a factor (it might be, still waiting to hear on that one), what would you do, as a bride/groom, family member, or guest? We’re looking for any perspectives that aren’t hateful.